Stanley Morison provided the impetus and judgement behind the programme of typographical revival carried through by the Monotype Corporation in the 1920s and early 1930s. The Tally is an account, historical, critical and functional, of the types cut under Morison's direction during this period. It is an impressive performance: a fine example of what is now recognised as Morison's characteristic blend of erudition and insight. What started as no more than an attempt to record the facts developed, under his hand, into one of ...
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Stanley Morison provided the impetus and judgement behind the programme of typographical revival carried through by the Monotype Corporation in the 1920s and early 1930s. The Tally is an account, historical, critical and functional, of the types cut under Morison's direction during this period. It is an impressive performance: a fine example of what is now recognised as Morison's characteristic blend of erudition and insight. What started as no more than an attempt to record the facts developed, under his hand, into one of the major statements of typographical practice of its time.
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Seller's Description:
A tight, clean softcover book in near-fine condition. White cover. 137p. This book is a history of typefaces from their first use to their place in the digital age. Each essay is set in the typeface it surveys.
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Very Good. Jaffrey, New Hampshire, U.S.A. : David R Godine Pub, 1999. Softcover. Very light bump to upper corner, otherwise fine condition, looks and feels unread, no names or other markings. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
